Cafeteria 15L
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #6 of 12. Total Score 12.1
Reservations
Reservations can be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes, patio with couches.
Food Issues
Slow service.
Food Variety
rated 8 out of 10.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 5 out of 10.
Mimosa kept full
rated 7 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Clark's Corner
Clark's Corner
located in East Sacramento (in the old Sweetwater location across from Opa Opa)
As of this post ranked #9 of 12. Total Score 11.1
Reservations
Reservations can be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes, lovely patio.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 6 out of 10.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10.
Mimosa kept full
rated 9 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10.
We enjoyed this place (mimosa kept full) and were surprised by the low score. However, compared to other places with many bottomless mimosa drinks, better food variety, etc. It makes sense.
located in East Sacramento (in the old Sweetwater location across from Opa Opa)
As of this post ranked #9 of 12. Total Score 11.1
Reservations
Reservations can be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes, lovely patio.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 6 out of 10.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10.
Mimosa kept full
rated 9 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10.
We enjoyed this place (mimosa kept full) and were surprised by the low score. However, compared to other places with many bottomless mimosa drinks, better food variety, etc. It makes sense.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Pizza Rock
Pizza Rock
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #5 of 12. Total Score 13.0
Reservations
Reservations can be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
Many! And even better you can switch between them at no charge. Mimosas with various juices including Blood Orange and Sangria. However, the Sangria was "weak" on alcohol, tasting a bit watery.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10. Many brunch items were breakfast pizzas. The guys in our group particularly enjoyed these.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 4 out of 10. Downtown on K Street.
Mimosa kept full
rated 7 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 9 out of 10. We enjoyed the live band.
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #5 of 12. Total Score 13.0
Reservations
Reservations can be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
Many! And even better you can switch between them at no charge. Mimosas with various juices including Blood Orange and Sangria. However, the Sangria was "weak" on alcohol, tasting a bit watery.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10. Many brunch items were breakfast pizzas. The guys in our group particularly enjoyed these.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 4 out of 10. Downtown on K Street.
Mimosa kept full
rated 7 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 9 out of 10. We enjoyed the live band.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Krupos
Krupos
located in Midtown
As of this post ranked #10 of 12. Total Score 10.5
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes, nice porches.
Food Issues
Yes, inconsistent food and service. Took an hour to order food then at least a half hour to get the food. We had heard this restaurant is plagued with these issues but thought we would try brunch anyways.
Food Variety
rated 6 out of 10. Few options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10.
Mimosa kept full
rated 5 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10. Nice view of trees from the top porch.
located in Midtown
As of this post ranked #10 of 12. Total Score 10.5
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes, nice porches.
Food Issues
Yes, inconsistent food and service. Took an hour to order food then at least a half hour to get the food. We had heard this restaurant is plagued with these issues but thought we would try brunch anyways.
Food Variety
rated 6 out of 10. Few options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10.
Mimosa kept full
rated 5 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10. Nice view of trees from the top porch.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Evan's Kitchen
Evan's Kitchen
located in East Sacramento (in the Antique Mall)
As of this post ranked #4 of 12. Total Score 13.5
Reservations
Reservations can not be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes but limited to a few small parties.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 9 out of 10. Surprisingly good food and variety.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 7 out of 10. You have to find a spot in the Antique Mall parking lot which can be full.
Mimosa kept full
rated 8 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 6 out of 10. Ok atmosphere.
located in East Sacramento (in the Antique Mall)
As of this post ranked #4 of 12. Total Score 13.5
Reservations
Reservations can not be made by making a call.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes but limited to a few small parties.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 9 out of 10. Surprisingly good food and variety.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 7 out of 10. You have to find a spot in the Antique Mall parking lot which can be full.
Mimosa kept full
rated 8 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 6 out of 10. Ok atmosphere.
Monday, November 18, 2013
33rd Street Bistro
33rd Street Bistro
located in East Sacramento
As of this post ranked #11 of 12. Total Score 8.3
Reservations
Reservations can not be made. It is quite annoying to have to send a couple 1 hour in advance so all 8 people in your party can sit together.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
Eggs were overcooked in several dishes.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 5 out of 10. This area of East Sacramento has limited car spaces amongst the homeowners.
Mimosa kept full
rated 6 out of 10. Empty glasses for long periods :(
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10. Ok atmosphere with lots of families.
located in East Sacramento
As of this post ranked #11 of 12. Total Score 8.3
Reservations
Reservations can not be made. It is quite annoying to have to send a couple 1 hour in advance so all 8 people in your party can sit together.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
Eggs were overcooked in several dishes.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 5 out of 10. This area of East Sacramento has limited car spaces amongst the homeowners.
Mimosa kept full
rated 6 out of 10. Empty glasses for long periods :(
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10. Ok atmosphere with lots of families.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Iron Steaks
Iron Steaks
located in Land Park/Midtown
As of this post ranked #3 of 12. Total Score 13.5
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling. This is a hidden gem so often there is available seating. Shhhh.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 8 out of 10. Great variety and many seafood options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 9 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 10 out of 10. Almost can't get better than this.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Casual, very accommodating with strollers.
located in Land Park/Midtown
As of this post ranked #3 of 12. Total Score 13.5
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling. This is a hidden gem so often there is available seating. Shhhh.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 8 out of 10. Great variety and many seafood options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 9 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 10 out of 10. Almost can't get better than this.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Casual, very accommodating with strollers.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Captiol Garage
Capitol Garage
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #2 of 12. Total Score 14.0
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 8 out of 10. Great variety and creative options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 4 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 9 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Casual.
We love this place. It was our "go to" before the quest. We think fondly of returning back here.
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #2 of 12. Total Score 14.0
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 8 out of 10. Great variety and creative options.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 4 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 9 out of 10.
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Casual.
We love this place. It was our "go to" before the quest. We think fondly of returning back here.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Ink Eats & Drinks
Ink Eats and Drinks
located in Midtown
As of this post ranked #12 of 12. Total Score 8.3.
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None
Outdoor Seating
None
Food Issues
Food portions were small and several dishes were cold.
Food Variety
rated 5 out of 10
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 8 out of 10
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10
located in Midtown
As of this post ranked #12 of 12. Total Score 8.3.
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling.
Other Bottomless Drinks
None
Outdoor Seating
None
Food Issues
Food portions were small and several dishes were cold.
Food Variety
rated 5 out of 10
Availability of Car Parking
rated 6 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 8 out of 10
Atmosphere
rated 7 out of 10
Saturday, November 9, 2013
deVere's Irish Pub
deVere's Irish Pub
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #1 of 12. Total Score 14.2.
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
Some. Orange juice and Cranberry juice are available.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10. Great variety with lots of homemade items such as sausage and bread. We tend to be mostly gals but took note that our husbands/boyfriends would have lots of choices here.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 3 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 11 out of 10. I know you can't get more than a 10 out of 10 but you are wrong. This place has mimosa bottle service. Providing multiple bottles of champagne and juices. If your glass is not full - it is your own fault!
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Easy going atmosphere and even welcoming to families.
located in Downtown
As of this post ranked #1 of 12. Total Score 14.2.
Reservations
Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Other Bottomless Drinks
Some. Orange juice and Cranberry juice are available.
Outdoor Seating
Yes.
Food Issues
None.
Food Variety
rated 7 out of 10. Great variety with lots of homemade items such as sausage and bread. We tend to be mostly gals but took note that our husbands/boyfriends would have lots of choices here.
Availability of Car Parking
rated 3 out of 10
Mimosa kept full
rated 11 out of 10. I know you can't get more than a 10 out of 10 but you are wrong. This place has mimosa bottle service. Providing multiple bottles of champagne and juices. If your glass is not full - it is your own fault!
Atmosphere
rated 8 out of 10. Easy going atmosphere and even welcoming to families.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Year 1 Quest Results - Year 2 Places to Visit
We have visited 12 of the 23 locations. Each month we will post our detailed results here.
The results so far are:
Locations we will visit over the next year:
The results so far are:
- Devere's Irish Pub
- Capitol Garage
- Iron Steaks
- Evan's Kitchen
- Pizza Rock
- Cafeteria 15L
- Monsoon
- Rio City Cafe
- Clark's Corner
- Krupos
- 33rd Street Bistro
- Ink
Locations we will visit over the next year:
- Broderick's
- The Eatery
- Republic Bar & Grill
- Pour House
- Morgan's
- Limelight
- Elixir
- Coyote Tap House
- Bistro Michel
- Tuli
- Firestone
Quest Criteria
My friends and I love a good bottomless mimosa brunch.
When we saw a post about over a dozen locations in Sacramento (Cowtowneats), we didn't just think where should we go next time but let's try them all. We loved the idea of trying new places, but we didn't want to loose the information we gained. So we decided on rating system that is updated after each brunch. In the end, we hope to have ranked list that would give us information on the best place to go based on our desires.
The restaurants are rated based on the following criteria:
1. Don't you hate waiting to get a table, especially with a large group. So do we!
(Points: -7 no reservations, +5 if reservations can be made by phone, +10 if reservations can be made on OpenTable / Multiplier: 0.2)
2. It is great when there are other bottomless drinks like champagne with other juices, sangria, and bloody Mary's.
(Points: +5 some other drinks, +10 many other drinks / Multiplier: 0.15)
3. Outdoor seating is great for many months in the year.
(Points: +5 limited outdoor seating, +10 lots of outdoor seating / Multiplier: 0.1)
4. No one likes food issues like improperly cooked eggs, small portions, slow service etc.
(Points: -10 any issues / Multiplier: 0.05)
The following are rated on a typical scale of 1-10
5. Food Variety (Multiplier: 0.1)
6. Availability of Car Parking (although most of us ride our bikes, Multiplier: 0.05)
7. How well were our Mimosa glasses kept full (Multiplier: 0.25)
8. Atmosphere (Multiplier: 0.05)
All these points are multiplied by how important each criteria is to us to create a final score.
Who are we?
We are people who love good food and good drinks for a great price. We love to get together and just relax in cozy Sacramento. Each month, me and/or my partner in the quest Meegen, and 6-10 additional friends come together for brunch. After the meal, and numerous drinks, we pass around the score sheet and discuss our ratings. We then compare the ratings to the places we already been to ensure that we are rating in context of our other experiences.
When we saw a post about over a dozen locations in Sacramento (Cowtowneats), we didn't just think where should we go next time but let's try them all. We loved the idea of trying new places, but we didn't want to loose the information we gained. So we decided on rating system that is updated after each brunch. In the end, we hope to have ranked list that would give us information on the best place to go based on our desires.
The restaurants are rated based on the following criteria:
1. Don't you hate waiting to get a table, especially with a large group. So do we!
(Points: -7 no reservations, +5 if reservations can be made by phone, +10 if reservations can be made on OpenTable / Multiplier: 0.2)
2. It is great when there are other bottomless drinks like champagne with other juices, sangria, and bloody Mary's.
(Points: +5 some other drinks, +10 many other drinks / Multiplier: 0.15)
3. Outdoor seating is great for many months in the year.
(Points: +5 limited outdoor seating, +10 lots of outdoor seating / Multiplier: 0.1)
4. No one likes food issues like improperly cooked eggs, small portions, slow service etc.
(Points: -10 any issues / Multiplier: 0.05)
The following are rated on a typical scale of 1-10
5. Food Variety (Multiplier: 0.1)
6. Availability of Car Parking (although most of us ride our bikes, Multiplier: 0.05)
7. How well were our Mimosa glasses kept full (Multiplier: 0.25)
8. Atmosphere (Multiplier: 0.05)
All these points are multiplied by how important each criteria is to us to create a final score.
Who are we?
We are people who love good food and good drinks for a great price. We love to get together and just relax in cozy Sacramento. Each month, me and/or my partner in the quest Meegen, and 6-10 additional friends come together for brunch. After the meal, and numerous drinks, we pass around the score sheet and discuss our ratings. We then compare the ratings to the places we already been to ensure that we are rating in context of our other experiences.
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